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Well, that started around 13 years ago, when she was on the brink of homelessness.
Mostly her health (very bad) and also her savings and investments (there werent any).
And by stepping up, I mean giving hermoney.
People also ask, Why are you making your moms financial problems your responsibility?
I suppose it all boils down tosome pity-guilt-loyalty situationwith a lightning bolt of mother-daughter attachment issues shooting through it.
I practice frugal living and do the following seventhings to help my mom without hurting myself.
This makes for the perfect storm of online shopping and delivery.
My mom isnt at all tech savvy, so I take her list and do her shopping for her.
She reimburses me what she can from her Social Security money.
Have Only One Credit Card and Pay Off in Full Monthly
I have only one credit card.
My husband also has only one credit card.
We each pay off our balances in full every month.
Having only one credit card each helps me and my spouse keep close track of our spending.
This helps encourage us to eat at home more as most of the work is done.
Fortunately, thought isnt expensive at least not in a financial sense.
Its a challenging but satisfying exercise that always pays off without causing me to overspend.
Stay Grateful
My mom is currently battling a rare key in of cancer.
In fact, shes having her second chemo infusion as I write this.
I attempt to stay grounded in gratitude.
Being of service to someone I love.
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